Concerts

The Hooters celebrate 33 1/3rd years with a rare hometown show at The Electric Factory on Saturday, April 27. The band will bring their unique sound back to the town that rocked the nation’ for a special night at The Electric Factory (421 N 7th Street; 215-627-1332). Joining The Hooters are specials guests Good Old War. Tickets are $29.50 in advance, $35 day of show, and are available at Ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster by phone (800-745-3000), or at The Electric Factory box office (open Monday through Saturday noon to 6 p.m.). Showtime is 8:30 pm.

The Ursinus College Wind Ensemble presents its spring concert on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place in the Lenfest Theater at the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center. Conducted by Holly Hubbs, Associate Professor of Music, the ensemble will present selections of standard and modern works for wind band. Included in the program will be Robert Russell Bennett’s “Suite of Old American Dances,” a classic from the wind ensemble repertoire. Newer pieces will include the “Dark Knight” Suite (transcribed from music from the original film score), Samuel Hazo’s “Alleluia,” and “Arabian Dances,” by popular contemporary composer Brian Balmages. The event is free and open to the public. The college is located at 601 E Main St, Collegeville, PA 19426

On Friday, April 12 at 8 p.m., the Department of Music at Haverford College presents Network for New Music performing “Projecting Light.” The ever-changing, dimensional quality of light – flickering, luminous, blazing – inspires and challenges artists of all genres. Composers find new ways to illuminate the deepest places in the human experience, using acoustic instruments, electronic media, and projected video in a multi-faceted, incandescent evening.Music by Eri Chasalow, Benjamin Browning, David Taddie, Mark Zaki and Maurice Wright.Pre-concert event at 7:30 PM: the West Chester Laptop Arts Ensemble shows what laptops are really for – making music that’s at the bounds of imagination and technology. These events will be held in Roberts Hall, Marshall Auditorium on the Haverford College Campus at 370 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford and are free and open to the public. For more information, call 610-896-1011 or go to www.haverford.edu/music/events.

On Sunday, April 21 at 3 p.m., the Department of Music at Haverford College presents Music and Conversation with pianist Debra Lew Harder. Her program “Let It Shine: American Music” celebrates music of diverse American genres including Scott Joplin, Sylvia Glickman, May Aufderheide, Amy Beach, Curt Cacioppo, George Gershwin and Aaron Copland, as well as Spirituals transcribed for the piano by Debra Lew Harder. This event will be held in Roberts Hall, Marshall Auditorium on the Haverford College Campus at 370 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford, PA and is free and open to the public. For more information (610) 896-1011 or www.haverford.edu/music/events.

The XIV North American Latvian Organ Festival Guest Artists’ Concert will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at the Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church (203 North Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA) www.saintlukedevon.org. Admission by donation. This festive concert will feature four outstanding guest artists: organist Kristine Adamaite (Latvia), organist Anita Gaide (Canada), saxophonist Artis Simanis (Latvia) and violinist Una Tone (USA) in a program of mainly Latvian romantic and contemporary music for organ, saxophone and violin. The North American Latvian Organ Festival tradition began in Boston in 1980. Subsequent festivals have celebrated Latvian organ music, as performed by Latvian organists, in programs of concerts and lectures. The festivals have been attended by organists and parish-ioners from Latvian and other congregations in North America. The Guest Artists’ Concert will offer a thrilling selection of works, some of which will be American premieres. The festival is being organized by members of the St. John Latvian Lutheran Church and the Latvian Organists’ Guild of America. For more information about the Latvian Organ Festival program of events, please contact Ms. Mara Buks by emailing maritebu@verizon.net, or going to the St. John Latvian Lutheran Church’s website, www.latvianluthchurchphila.org.

Darlington Arts Center welcomes renowned performing artist Heidi Hayes for an evening of cabaret on Saturday, April 13 as part of their 2012-2013 Coffee House Concert Series. Known for her warmth, wit and versatility, Heidi will present beloved tunes from the Great American Songbook as well as songs and stories from her travels through life. The evening begins with performances by Darlington teaching artists at 7:30 p.m. followed by Heidi Hayes at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include free coffee, tea, and desserts (BYOB—corkscrew provided). Due to last month’s sold-out coffee house concert, advance purchase is recommended. Tickets can be purchased by calling 610-358-3632 or visiting www.darlingtonarts.org.

Appearing at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County—145 West Rose Tree Road in Media—on Wednesday, April 17 is jazz vibraphonist Tony Miceli, with violinist Diane Monroe. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517-8337.

Lansdowne Folk Club celebrates their 20th Anniversary of presenting great live music on Saturday night, April 20. To celebrate their 20th Anniversary the club is holding a buffet dinner Fundraising Concert featuring local blues and ragtime man Ari Eisinger, singer/songwriter Gina Sicilia, and Philly folk group Hezekiah Jones. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For concert information and advance tickets call the club at 484-466-6213, email lfolkclub@gmail.com, or visit www.folkclub.org. The club is located at 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue in Lansdowne, Pa.

On April 20, Eric Kearns will wrap up the Saturday Evening Concert Series winter/spring season of The Bryn Mawr Mainliners Men’s Chorus with his “Voices of Legends” program. Concert begins at 7 p.m. in the chapel at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave. The concerts are free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information, call 717-355-6000.

The Ursinus College Choir and Meistersingers will offer a musical program April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Bomberger Auditorium. John French, holder of the Heefner Chair of Music, will conduct, the concert, which is free and open to the public. The program includes Son of God Mass by internationally known James Whitbourn for chorus, organ and soprano saxophone written in 2001. College Organist Alan Morrison will play the organ and faculty member Holly Hubbs will play saxophone. The singers are also presenting works by Philadelphia composer Kile Smith, a composer praised for his powerful compositions. The college is located at 601 E Main St, Collegeville, PA 19426

On Sunday, April 21 at 3p.m., the “Joybells” of Melmark, a non-profit provider for people with mental and physical challenges in Berwyn, will perform at Covenant Presbyterian Church, located at 400 Lancaster Ave. in Malvern. The “Joybells” have performed throughout the country and have played at the Kimmel Center and The White House. They will capture your heart and open your eyes with their abilities.

Fresh from an appearance with Branford Marsalis on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Justin Faulkner will play Jazz Night at the Michener Art Museum April 27. For the last three years, Justin Faulkner has been the drummer of choice for Branford Marsalis. Faulkner grew up in Philadelphia and attended public schools, singing in the choir. This experience taught him about balance and blending with other voices. Justin started playing gospel, R&B and classical music at 7; at 13 he began weekly gigs with the funk/free-jazz bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma. Jazz Night is an all-inclusive evening featuring: 8 to 10 p.m. - Hors d’oeuvre reception and galleries open; Hearty appetizers and desserts presented by Havana Catering. Refreshments presented by River Horse Brewing Company and Sand Castle Winery. 8:30 to 11 pm - Concert with one intermission. Tickets: member $40/non-member $48, student ticket: $20 with paying adult. All seats are reserved and assigned in order of ticket purchase - please contact the museum if you would like to be seated with another party purchasing tickets separately. Reception and museum admission are included in ticket price. Advance tickets only. Purchase tickets early as seating is limited. The James A. Michener Art Museum is located at 138 South Pine St., Doylestown, Pa. For more information, visit www.michenerartmuseum.org or call 215-340-9800.

On Sunday, May 5 from noon to 6:30 p.m., Silver Music Studios and Coatesville Area Arts Alliance (aka C3A) will present a relaxed, family-friendly, dayinthecountry with live jazz-rock, blues, and folk acts. Enjoy gorgeous views, gardens, outdoor art and beautiful walks at eARTh Cultural Center, 120 Reservoir Rd., Wagontown 19376. BYO chairs and picnic or food for sale for this Rain or Shine event.$20 per car parking. For more information, call the Arts Alliance at 610-384-2535, or go to www.cthreea.org.

The Chester County Concert Band will present its Spring Concert on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 2:30pm. The concert will be held at J.R. Fugett Middle School, located on Paoli Pike and Ellis Lane in West Chester.The 90-plus-piece Concert Band, under the direction of David W. Reif, will perform “Cincopation Celebration” featuring Cinco de Mayo and international music Ffavorites along with popular tunes.Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, and children under 12 are free. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, call 484-639-9118 or www.cccband.org.

The Brandywine River Museum presents Music on the Brandywine May 9. The program features musicians from Astral Artists, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to discover exceptionally talented emerging classically trained artists. On May 9, pianist Michael Djupstrom and violist Ayane Kozasa will present a program of works by Enescu, Porter, Schubert and an original composition by Djupstrom entitled Walimai. Composer and pianist Djupstrom has won awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Composers Forum. He has performed throughout the United States, United Kingdom, France, China and Japan. Ayane Kozasa’s performances have been broadcast on Philadelphia’s WHYY. She currently studies at the Curtis Institute of Music. Galleries open at 6 p.m. There will be light refreshments and a cash bar. Admission is $25 for adults, $20 for members and students. Tickets may be purchased online, at the museum admission desk or by calling 610-388-2700. Brandywine River Museum, located on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford.

The West Chester Area Community Chorus (WCACC) will soon present its annual Spring Concert. The performance will take place on Saturday evening, May 11, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the West Chester East High School Auditorium, 450 Ellis Lane in West Chester, PA. Now featuring over 100 voices, choir members are residents of Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania and come from northern Delaware as well. Music to be performed at this year’s concert includes One Day More from Les Miserables, Sweet Caroline, Twenties Medley—including Charleston, Baby Face, Carolina in the Morning, a women’s medley—including Johnny Angel, It’s My Party, and I Only Want to Be with You, Randall Thompson’s Glory to God, and other arrangements, The wide array of musical forms promises a little something for all musical tastes. Tickets to the event sell for $5 and may be purchased in advance from any chorus member or at the door, space allowing.For more information on tickets, or on joining the chorus, email wcacommchorus@comcast.net or visit www.westchesterchorus.com.